I'd employ the same values I prioritize in my own investments.

If you are no longer employeed with the employer you're at when you take the loan you'll need to repay it in full immediately.

The negatives of AirBnB over long-term rental:- Self employment tax on income- Lots of work managing communication, cleaning, issues, etc- At the mercy of the review system...- My neighbors may start to hate me!

Obviously financing a new home without a current employer would be more difficult than having one, but what are my options for financing without employment over the next year? 

I work full time and have a 401(k) through my employer.  

You generally cannot withdraw from a 457(b) while in service (i.e. working) at that employer sponsoring the plan.  

I'm self employed, no employees.......

Obviously financing a new home without a current employer would be more difficult than having one, but what are my options for financing without employment over the next year?

I 100% ditto what @Dion McNeeley said as far as the employment.

Thanks @Brian Beck and @David Wong,My reasons were heavily based on my employment being right outside of Baltimore, and my family being there.